What Happans to C-130 CSOs from when They Transition from H to J Models?

[OlderApp]

I just interviewed with a unit and forgot to ask this question. Kinda of wanted to see if I can find some answers here.

[CaptainMorgan]

I just interviewed with a unit and forgot to ask this question. Kinda of wanted to see if I can find some answers here.

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[gearhog]

 The WG/CC promises all the Navs that he's going to get age waivers and pilot training dates for all who want to go.

When the last H model leaves, the WG/CC says "Sorry, couldn't get any pilot training, but we got some cool staff jobs for ya."

[OlderApp]

4 hours ago, gearhog said:

 The WG/CC promises all the Navs that he's going to get age waivers and pilot training dates for all who want to go.

When the last H model leaves, the WG/CC says "Sorry, couldn't get any pilot training, but we got some cool staff jobs for ya."

That's kind of what I was seeing in one of the Guard Aviation Facebook groups. Age is not on my side so I kind of have to take what ever is offered to me if offered. Inside said Facebook group, A Nav said to make sure to get a pilot slot promised in writing as more than likely they will assign you a non-rated position. Another poster claimed in his unit they made all of the Navs load masters (not sure how true that is).

[DirkDiggler]

13 hours ago, OlderApp said:

I just interviewed with a unit and forgot to ask this question. Kinda of wanted to see if I can find some answers here.

The 193rd in PA with MC-130Js and the HC-130J Guard/Reserve units in Long Island/Patrick/Moffit/Alaska (probably one I'm missing) still have CSOs; might be an option for you if the UPT thing doesn't work out.

[CaptainMorgan]

That's kind of what I was seeing in one of the Guard Aviation Facebook groups. Age is not on my side so I kind of have to take what ever is offered to me if offered. Inside said Facebook group, A Nav said to make sure to get a pilot slot promised in writing as more than likely they will assign you a non-rated position. Another poster claimed in his unit they made all of the Navs load masters (not sure how true that is).

Promised in writing means nothing.


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[OlderApp]

4 hours ago, DirkDiggler said:

The 193rd in PA with MC-130Js and the HC-130J Guard/Reserve units in Long Island/Patrick/Moffit/Alaska (probably one I'm missing) still have CSOs; might be an option for you if the UPT thing doesn't work out.

I've applied to a few of those units in the past. Just never got an interview. I'll try again.